Erasmus+ Work together with European higher education institutions Erasmus+

Credit mobility in brief Short-term studies abroad that count to a degree back home International opening of Erasmus International strand to fund 135,000 scholarships for mobility with partner countries ( ) Mobility for Bachelor, Master and Doctoral students – and for staff

Erasmus+ Erasmus+ ? The EU's programme to support education, training youth & sport Funding for programmes, projects & scholarships Fosters EU-EU & EU-international cooperation

Erasmus+ EU-international ERASMUS+ Erasmus Grundtvig Leonardo Comenius Youth in Action Erasmus Mundus Tempus Alfa Edulink Learning Mobility 2 Cooperation 3 Policy support Jean Monnet Sport EU - EU

Erasmus+ International cooperation between Programme Countries & Partner Countries Programme CountriesPartner Countries EU Member States: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom Other programme countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey. All other countries throughout the world

Erasmus+ Higher education opportunities for HEIs from Partner Countries International credit mobility Joint Master Degrees Capacity Building for Higher Education Jean Monnet activities Other opportunities

Erasmus+ Credit mobility

Erasmus+ Credit mobility in brief Short-term studies abroad that count to a degree back home International strand to fund 135,000 scholarships for mobility to / from Partner Countries Mobility for Bachelor, Master & PhD – & for staff

Erasmus+ Credit mobility: how does it work? Managed by Erasmus+ National Agencies in Programme Countries Individual HEIs set up inter-institutional agreement(s) Agreement sets framework for sending & hosting students & staff 3 – 12 months for students 5 – 60 days for staff

Erasmus+ Credit mobility: how to apply? New international mobility agreements between Programme and Partner Countries will be selected in 2016 Only Programme-Country HEIs can apply for funding to their National Agency Partner-Country HEIs should strengthen their links with HEIs in Programme Countries to get involved

Erasmus+ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

Erasmus+ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees in brief Continuation of Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses Excellent Joint Master courses offered by consortia of HEIs from Programme (& Partner) Countries to attract best students worldwide through high-level scholarships 350 Joint Master Degree courses to be selected, Expected to fund 30,000 students and staff over 7 years

Erasmus+ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees: structure Offer an integrated study programme, fully recognised in the countries participating Require study in at least two of the Programme Countries represented in the consortium Can last 12, 18 or 24 months (60, 90, 120 ECTS) Lead to the award of a double, multiple or joint degree to all successful students Award full-study scholarships for students worldwide

Erasmus+ Joint Master Degrees: how do they work? Minimum consortium of 3 HEIs from different Programme Countries HEIs from Partner Countries can take part Funding for three annual intakes of students and guest academics, covering Total costs of student scholarships Annual flat-rate fee for management and guest academic costs

Erasmus+ Joint Master Degree scholarships Students from partner countries Students from programme countries Contribution to participation costs Up to € per year Up to € per year Contribution to travel costs € per year if less than km from JMD coordinator € per year if more than km from JMD coordinator € per year Contribution to installation costs € Living allowance (max 24 months) € per month € per month

Erasmus+ Joint Master Degrees: how to apply Annual Calls for Proposals issued by EU Programme-Country institutions may submit a proposal on behalf of an international consortium Proposals assessed by experts on basis of relevance, quality of design, quality of team, impact and dissemination Apply direct to EACEA:

Erasmus+ Capacity Building for Higher Education

Erasmus+ CBHE objectives Build capacity and help modernise HEIs in Partner Countries, to ensure structural, long-lasting impact Support modernisation & internationalisation Improve quality Improve the level of competences & skills Enhance management, governance in HEIs Promote people-to-people contacts, intercultural understanding Voluntary convergence w/ EU HE policy developments

Erasmus+ Capacity-building: continuing the work of former programmes Before 2014  Erasmus Tempus ALFA Edulink Asia-Link* Capacity-building projects

Erasmus+ CBHE in brief 1.Joint Projects: New curricula, joint degrees, learning and teaching methodologies, staff development, quality assurance, governance, Bologna tools 2.Structural Projects: Reforms at national level w/ support of authorities in Partner Countries (policy modernisation, Bologna policies, governance & management of higher education systems etc.)

Erasmus+ CBHE Partner Countries: Southern Med., Eastern Europe, Western Balkans, Russia, Asia, Central Asia, Latin America, Africa-Caribbean-Pacific (ACP) Projects for Southern Med., Eastern Europe & Western Balkans countries may include additional mobility component for students and staff, to and from Programme Countries & between Partner Countries same rules as for credit mobility (max 12 months)

Erasmus+ CBHE: how does it work? Projects of 2 or 3 years Projects run by consortium of institutions Consortium must include both Programme & Partner Countries Project can be coordinated by a Programme or a Partner Country

Erasmus+ CBHE: how to apply Annual Calls for Proposals Proposals assessed by experts for: relevance, quality of design, quality of team, impact & dissemination Applications may be from a Partner or Programme Country institution Apply direct to EACEA plus/funding_en

Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Activities

Erasmus+ Jean Monnet in brief Focus on EU studies to promote excellence in teaching & research on European integration in various disciplines Objectives: Equip students & young professionals w/ knowledge of EU subjects Stimulate teaching & research on the EU Foster dialogue between the EU & the world in higher education

Erasmus+ Jean Monnet: how does it work? Project grants to promote excellence through: Teaching & research (Modules, Chairs, Centres of Excellence) Policy debate with academic world (Networks, Projects) Support to activities of institutions or associations

Erasmus+ Jean Monnet: how to apply? Annual Calls for Proposals issued by EU Applications institutions in any world country 1 applicant institution but informal involvement of partner institutions possible (esp. for networks) Proposals assessed by experts for: relevance, quality of design, quality of team, impact & dissemination Apply direct to EACEA:

Erasmus+ Key Action 3: policy support Not implemented through projects Network of Higher Education Reform Experts Events, studies, international peer learning Worldwide alumni association Promotion of European HE abroad (Fairs, website) No Calls for Proposals

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Erasmus+ Other opportunities

Erasmus+ Strategic partnerships Fostering quality & innovation in HEIs by stronger cooperation w/ enterprises, research orgs, social partners etc. New joint curricula, programmes Develop project-based cooperation with enterprises New learning techniques and resources Integrate various study modes (distance, part- time, modular) Programme-Country HEIs apply to their National Agency Partner Countries able to take part only if clear added value

Erasmus+ Knowledge alliances Structured, long-term cooperation between HEIs and enterprises Deliver new multidisciplinary curricula responding to business needs Stimulate entrepreneurship Facilitate the exchange, flow and co-creation of knowledge between HEIs and enterprises Programme-Country HEIs apply to EACEA Partner Countries able to take part only if clear added value

Erasmus+ Interested in doctoral programmes? Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions (MSCA) will provide new doctoral programmes from 2014 onwards with fellowships MSCA also offers individual research grants Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate Programmes will continue to select doctoral candidates up to ia/selected_projects_action_1_joint_doctorates_en.php